Self-injury : your questions answered

Self-injury Your questions answered

Romeo Vitelli

Book - 2018

"Self-Injury: Your Questions Answered debunks some of the misconceptions about self-harm and discusses how damaging these widely held beliefs can be. The book answers many of the most common questions people are likely to ask about self-harm and is broken down into different sections to help readers focus on what is most important to them. Sections include General Information; Causes and Risk Factors; Culture, Media, and Self-Injury; Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis, as well as Assessment, Treatment, Prevention, and Life after Self-Injury. Along with case studies exploring different aspects of self-harm, a Directory of Resources is also provided for people seeking additional information."--

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Subjects
Self-mutilation > Diagnosis > Popular works.
Self-mutilation > Treatment > Popular works.
Self-mutilation > Prevention > Popular works.
Published
Santa Barbara, California : Greenwood, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC [2018]
Language
English
Main Author
Romeo Vitelli (author)
Physical Description
xxvii, 114 pages ; 25 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781440854446
  • Series Foreword
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Guide to Health Literacy
  • Common Misconceptions about Self-Injury
  • Questions and Answers
  • General Information
  • 1. What is self-harm?
  • 2. Who are most likely to harm themselves?
  • 3. Are women more likely to harm themselves than men?
  • 4. Is it only teenagers who harm themselves?
  • 5. Are people who harm themselves less sensitive to pain?
  • 6. How far back in history does self-harm go?
  • 7. Is self-harm the same as attempted suicide?
  • 8. What are some of the different methods used by self-harmers?
  • 9. What reasons do people give for harming themselves?
  • 10. Do people harm themselves just to get attention?
  • 11. Can self-harming be addictive?
  • 12. Is there a self-harm epidemic?
  • Causes and Risk Factors
  • 13. Is self-harm linked to trauma?
  • 14. Are self-harm attempts caused by being bullied?
  • 15. Can peer pressure lead to self-harm attempts?
  • 16. Is self-harm linked to drug or alcohol abuse?
  • 17. Do people who harm themselves suffer from a personality disorder?
  • 18. Is self-harming linked to autism?
  • 19. Is self-harm linked to childhood sexual abuse?
  • 20. Is self-harm linked to poor parenting?
  • 21. Is self-harm linked to eating disorders?
  • 22. Can poor sleep increase the risk of self-harm?
  • 23. Can self-harm be linked to brain disorders?
  • 24. What is alexithymia, and how is it linked to self-harming?
  • 25. Are self-harmers more impulsive?
  • Culture, Media, and Self-Injury
  • 26. Are self-harm attempts only a problem in the Western, industrialized world?
  • 27. Can media stories about self-injury attempts do more harm than good?
  • 28. Is there an online self-harm subculture?
  • 29. Is body piercing linked to self-harm?
  • 30. Why do people in prisons harm themselves?
  • 31. Why are self-harm attempts going unreported in some countries?
  • 32. Are sexual minorities more vulnerable to self-harm attempts?
  • 33. Are military veterans coping with trauma more likely to harm themselves?
  • Assessment, Treatment, Prevention, and Life after Self-Injury
  • 34. Should self-harm be classified as a psychiatric disorder?
  • 35. Do self-harm attempts go away over time?
  • 36. What are potential warning signs that parents and teachers should watch for?
  • 37. How are self-harmers assessed by health professionals?
  • 38. When is an inpatient program necessary?
  • 39. What are some of the most common forms of treatment for children and adults who harm themselves?
  • 40. How can self-harmers learn about their triggers?
  • 41. What is a safety contract?
  • 42. What kind of coping strategies can help with self-harm?
  • 43. What is cognitive restructuring?
  • 44. What is mindfulness therapy?
  • 45. Who should receive group therapy?
  • 46. What can parents do about children who harm themselves?
  • 47. Are there medications that can help with self-harm?
  • 48. Do online support groups help prevent future self-harm attempts?
  • 49. Can anything be done about the scars?
  • 50. Can self-harmers learn to move on with their lives?
  • Case Studies
  • Glossary
  • Directory of Resources
  • Index
  • About the Author
Review by Choice Review

Vitelli, a practicing psychologist, has written a short but useful health guide that serves as an incisive question-and-answer resource on the topic of self-injury. By addressing the different definitions and manifestations of self-injury, this book connects the possible causes and contexts that can trigger self-injury behaviors, and lists options for therapy to treat self-injury. General background, perceptions, misconceptions, and treatment approaches are all profiled, along with commentary on demographic factors contributing to self-injury behavior. A selection of case studies completes the main text. The book follows an accessible question-and-answer format throughout; the scholarly apparatus includes a useful glossary, a directory of resources, and an adequate index. Vitelli presents an easily digestible purview on understanding and interpretation of self-injury diagnosis and treatment through clinical and social lenses. In addition to students seeking information on this topic, this text can benefit practicing psychologists and individuals teaching, or researching, at the intersection of therapy and mental health. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals. --Luther Hill Taylor, Oregon Health & Science University

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Review by Booklist Review

Self-harm or injury by cutting, scratching, burning, or other means is a topic that has come into the spotlight as a health issue and gets the Greenwood Q&A Health Guides treatment. Although most common among adolescents, self-harm can occur at any age. This brief overview by a clinical psychologist examines all facets of the issue. The author discusses the affected populations, the reasons for the behavior, the causes and risk factors, and the cultural aspects as well as assessment, treatment, prevention, and recovery. Case studies, a glossary, and a resource list provide further information. This is a useful resource for school, public, and consumer-health libraries.--Barbara Bibel Copyright 2018 Booklist

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Review by Library Journal Review

ea. vol: Greenwood. (Q&A Health Guides). index. $39. REF Greenwood's "Q&A Health Guides" series addresses myths, pose and answer 50 questions, and conclude with five case studies and resources. Certified nurse midwife and women's health nurse practitioner Quinn frankly discusses types of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), symptoms, and prevention factors. Though the work is primarily aimed at YA readers, the Center for Disease Control notes a rising rate of STDs in the over-45 population, giving this one a broader audience. Clinical psychologist Vitelli's examination of self-harm, primarily cutting but also hair pulling, head banging, and more, is ideal for parents and younger readers alike. Though information occasionally conflicts, overall the book is supportive and easy to navigate. VERDICT Full of helpful resources, these titles will likely see quiet use on shelves or when fronted in displays. © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 8 Up-These basic guides emphasize the importance of young adults taking charge of their health. In Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Quinn, a certified nurse midwife and nurse practitioner, provides a brief overview of five common misconceptions, then offers straightforward, nonjudgmental answers to 51 questions ("Are STDs preventable?"), divided into four broad categories. Supplementing the text are five short case studies and a directory of resources. In Self-Injury, clinical psychologist and blogger Vitelli adopts a similar format and provides the same level of trustworthy content ("Is self-harm linked to trauma?"). The books lack illustrations and graphics and feature somewhat dated print resources. However, both volumes are noteworthy for how they convey material. VERDICT Solid additions for secondary library collections.-Jeanette Lambert, formerly at Nashville-Davidson County Schools, TN © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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